The banking and finance division at Khoshaim & Associates enjoys a stellar reputation for its advice to a broad range of clients spanning financial services, energy, and construction sectors. Notably, international banks, specialist Islamic financiers, and government authorities and public sector entities also seek their counsel. Karim Wali is a distinguished figure, renowned for his expertise in financing large construction and real estate projects. Zeyad Khoshaim, recently nominated as a Member of the Court to Permanent Court of Arbitration, jointly leading the practice alongside Wali and Hamdan Van Den Brule. Key practitioner Paul Matrosov further bolsters the team’s capabilities.

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Key clients

  • NEOM Company
  • Saudi Aramco
  • Emaar, The Economic City
  • The Saudi National Bank
  • Banque Saudi Fransi
  • Riyad Bank
  • Arab National Bank
  • Saudi Awwal Bank
  • Saudi Arabian Ministry of Finance
  • Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health
  • Aircraft Leasing Company (ALC)

Work highlights

  • Successfully advised the senior lenders in respect of the $8.4bn financing, development, construction, operation and maintenance of the Helios green hydrogen project at NEOM in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Successfully advised Riyad Bank and Ministry of Finance, Project Support Fund in relation to a SAR 1.35bn financing for the development of the Jawharat Al Riyadh Mall under a real estate fund managed by Riyad Capital, with Arabian Centers Company as the investor.
  • Successfully advised The Saudi National Bank (SNB) and the other finance parties in relation to the proposed revolving facility for Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden).

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Zeyad Khoshaim, Karim Wali, Hamdan van den Brule

Other key lawyers

Paul Matrosov, Naryman AlKassimi